At a Glance
Median Income
$116,415
$45,330 per capita
Home Value
$612,200
Zillow: $716,485
Median Rent
$2,593/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.2% smoking rate
How Tara Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tara Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tara Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tara Hills residents earn a median household income of $116,415 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,330. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tara Hills is $612,200 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $716,485. Median rent is $2,593/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
32.8% of adults in Tara Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tara Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population4,912
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density7,331/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$116,415
Per Capita$45,330
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B+
Home Value$612,200
Rent$2,593
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$716,485
Housing Units1,835
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking9.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation131 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Tara Hills was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.